SIPs Modern Barn Dwelling, Skipton Old Road, Colne
Jason bought an almost derelict building with planning consent for a small dwelling footprint of 10.5m X 6.5m. By using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Jason has managed to achieve a spacious three bedroomed house with vaulted ceilings to the first floor.
Development factfile
Client: Jason Varey
Contractor: Jason Varey, Stonework by Wayne G. Ellsmore
Architect: Derek Hicks & Thew
SIPS Started: August 2009
Project Address: Skipton Old Road, Colne, Lancashire
INTERESTING FACT: Jason has undertaken the erection work himself with the help of a local joiner. Jason and particularly the stonemason working on site were amazed at how fast the building was erected - they managed to get to the first floor level in only four days. Wayne (the stonemason) commented " if we were building traditionally with a blockwork skin I wouldn't have reached first floor level - building with SIPs will take months off the build program"
The materials
Foundation: Traditional Strip Foundations
Walls and roof: Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
Outer walls: Local Sandstone finished with recess pointing
Roof Tiles: Local Stone Roof Tiles
Heating: Woodburning Stove
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